This position is a Administrative Techician, GS- 0303-5/6 working in Soldotna, Alaska for the R7-Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R7-24-12519891-KD-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As a Administrative Techician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Examines each permit application to determine that submitted documents (such as proof of insurance, business license, list of employees, CPR and First Aid certification, and operation plan) are appropriate, valid, and complete. Collects permit fees and maintains accurate records for accountability of collections. Maintains electronic and non-electronic files that contain all documentation submitted by applicant. Uses word processing equipment and typewriter to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print a variety of documents. Assists with various office administrative assignments such as word processing, admin office file management, data entry, and telephone reception during absence of primary administrative personnel or during high periods of administrative workloads.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• Driver's License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform MAY be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

Only experience and education obtained by 09/12/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-05] One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the federal service which is in or related to administrative assistant work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include performing administrative functions (e.g., correspondence and/or data entry), using office procedures and equipment, and meeting and dealing effectively with others. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., complete begin/end dates, work schedule, duties performed, etc., for each period of work for consideration. OR Successfully completed four full years of education above high school level in any field at an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR A combination of specialized experience and more than 2 years of undergraduate education (both as described above) that, when computed as percentages of their respective requirements, equals at least 100% when combined. Only undergraduate education beyond the 2nd full year (60 semesters) is creditable using this method. NOTE: Transcripts required, and your resume must contain sufficient detail describing this level of experience to meet this standard. OR Minimum Qualification [GS-06] One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the federal service which is in or related to administrative assistant work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include: reviewing application forms for accuracy and completeness; maintaining a database, composing routine correspondence, providing routine guidance to callers and visitors. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail, e.g., complete begin/end dates, work schedule, duties performed, etc., for each period of work for consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP click here

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]